Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun-1 day, by LEW G. ELLIN G H A M. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 ceats Per year, by carrier »5.00 Per month, b ymail 25 cents Per year, by mail $3.5$ Single coptbe 2 cents Advertirtag rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffica in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. GUILTY OR HE WOULD If ex-Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, is alive to the possibilities of the occasion he will not lose the opportunity of going to Kentucky to testify in the Powers case. He ought to grasp with avidity this lucky chance to tell his story on the witness stand, for certainly, if what he has all along protested is true, such a recital would vindicate himself and confound his perse, cutors. Mr. Taylor need have no fear of arrest. Indeed, his arrest under the circumstances would be a most fortuitous stroke in his behalf. It would arouse a storm of protest the country over, lead to immediate action by the federal courts, and secure for the victim of the Goebel regime long delayed justice. No one recognizes this fact any more forcefully than do the Kentucky authorities, and it is safe to say that in case of his return Mr. Taylor would be immune from molestation. The chances are that his enemies are merely blu..ng and that they are counting on his fear to keep him away, a circumstance which they calculate to viciously use against the defense in the next trial of Caleb Powers. A rare opportunity to set himself right and confuse his enemies has come to Mr. Taylor and he cannot afford to pass it by. His failure to accept it will necessarily embarass his friends and champions in Indiana and he should be impressed with this fact. If, when the matter is fully presented, he still demurs or hesitates, Governor Hanly should firmly inform him that he must either go as a witness in the Powers case or be surrendered on a requisition from the governor of that state. The republicans of Indiana do not care to stand sponsor for a man who is lacking in courage.—Fort Wayne News. Empire Arundel left this afternoon with the ball team for Geneva, where he will officiate in the game this afternoon between Decatur and Portland. Mr. Arundel has been assigned to Van Wert by President Kling and will leave for that place this evening, returning here Saturday and Sunday to finish the season. Umpire Arundel has made a favorable impression here by the fans, and is well liked, as his decisions are prompt and accurate.

ATTENTION FARMERS I As we are the exclusive agents for the COLUMBIA DRILL, a drill that is manufactured outside of the trust, we can save j ou the trust prices, and also sell you the strongest drills made, with the best force feed, for less money than any other drill made. We will make you the following prices: 8- Dri11 543.50 9- Drill 47.50 8 Disc Drill Fertilizer. . . . 58.50 9-Disc Drill Fertilizer .. . . 61,50 Ome in and examine for yourself. We also carry a general line of HARDWARE. Decatur Hardware Co.

AN EVEN BREAK Was Result of the Bluffton Series LOST THE SUNDAY GAME Visitors Were Easy Saturday—Tied up with Richmond —Last Week of the League. RESULTS SATURDAY. Richmond-Van Wert —Rain. Kokomo-Portland —Rain. Decatur 9; Bluffton 0. RESULTS SUNDAY. Richmond 6-9; Van Wert 0-2. Kokomo 2-1; Portland 1-5. Decatur 2; Bluffton 6. STANDING. Won. Lost Pct. D e catur 22 17 .564 Richmond 22 17 .564 Portland 19 18 -513 Kokomo 20 19 .513 Van Wert 16 21 .435 Bluffton 16 23 .410 The Blufftonites turned the tables on the locals yesterday at Steele's park easily defeating us by a score of six to two in a pretty played game. Hull, the little right hander proved to be too much for our boys, and although they hit him at times, it was never to any extept. and he was never in danger. He was backed up in excellent style by his team mates, especially by Ryan, their crappy little left fielder, who had four put outs, three of which verged on the sensational order and deprived the locals of pretty hits that would have easily I developed into runs. On the other , hand. Way was not as effective as j usual, and was touched up quite free- | ly during his stay in the box. although I three of the visitors six runs were ’ due to two errors by outfielder Burns, i who dropped two fly balls, that here- . tofore have been easy put outs. Still i this happens to them all and Burns iis subject to his errors the same as ; all players. The visitors played with a snap and vim that meant results I and deserved the victory they won. 1 ' which is hard to say when by wini ning they put us back in second place. The locals did not put the usual life in the game and seemed to heart when the visitors scored their first runs and from that time on it could easily be determined who was i the winner. However, if Bluffton puts up the kind of base ball against Richmond they played against us. do not be surprised if they take the Quakers down the line and we might add right here » b at this would prove most encouraging news. The score: Decatur. Name. AB R H PO A E Cullen, 3b .... 4 0 1 2 0 0 Pierce, rs .... 4 11 1 0 0 Witham, lb .. 3 0 17 2 0 Burns, If 4 0 0 1 0 2 Wallace, ss .. 4 0 0 3 2 0 Behringer, 2b.. 4 0 0 5 3 0 Johnson, cf .. 4 1 2 3 0 0 Winger, c .... 4 0 1 5 1 0 Way-Engle, p.. 4 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 35 2 6 27 9 2

Bluffton. Name. AB R H PO A E Partlow, rs .. 5 0 0 0 1 0 Ryan. If 4 0 2 4 0 0 Wills, lb .... 4 2 2 8 1 0 Fogel, c 3 0 0 6 0 0 1 Larue, 3b .... 4 11 1 2 0 Donovan. 2b . 4 1 2 5 2 0 Boyd, cf .... 3 11 0 0 0 Pfefferle, ss .. 3 0 0 3 6 2 Hull, p 4 11 0 1 0 Totals 34 6 9 27 13 2 Bluffton 0 0210300 o—60 —6 I, Decatur 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 o—2 Summary: Two base hits —Johnson, Pierce. Base on balls—Off Hull 1. Struck out —Way 2; Hull 6. Left on bases — Decatur 7; Bluffton 4. Hit by pitcher —Boyd. Witham. Stolen bases — Witham. Burns. Winger, Ryan. Hull. Sacrifice hits —Fogel. Pfefferle. Time of game—l:3o. Umpire—Arundel. Bluffton proved to be a very easy proposition in the Saturday game, and were defeated by the locals by a score of nine to nothing. Kiel was on the slab for Decatur and we might state right here that he delivered the goods in a large sized package and the fans at once placed the O. K. brand on him. He was steady, has remarkable speed 1 ; good control and can hit at a very 1 merry clip, and he had the opposing ’ batsmen at his mercy throughout ! Guhl, on the other hand was easy. ’' being touched up for twelve hits, all of ’ which generally came when they need, ed runs, and which in the end spelled ’ the downfall of the visitors. Only > once in the entire game did a player > • reach third base that being in the ' later part of the game, after two men I were out. Kiel has all the earmarks , of a comer, and will no doubt prove ! to be quite a factor in the remainder of the games to be played. He will : work Tuesday against Kokomo, and , here's hoping he will win. The score: Decatur. Name. AB R H PO A E Cullen. 3b .... 4 0 0 0 3 0 ; Pierce, rs .... 4 11 0 0 0 'Witham, lb .. 5 2 2 12 1 0 ' Burns, If 3 2 3 3 0 0 Wallace, ss ... 4 2 2 2 5 1 ,Behringer, 2b.. 4 0 0 4 3 0 ■Johnson, cf .. 4 1 2 2 0 0 ‘Quinn, c 4 0 1 4 0 0 Kiel, p 4 11 0 1 0 Totals 36 9 12 27 14 1 Bluffton. Name. AB R H PO A E Partlow, rs .. 4 0 1 2 0 0 Ryan. If 3 0 11 0 o i Wills, lb .... 4 0 1 15 0 0 ; Fogel, c 4 0 0 11 0 . Larue, 3b .... 4 0 11 11 . Donovan. 2b .. 4 0 11 " 2 Boyd, cf 2 0 0 2 0 0 Pfefferle, ss .. 2 0 0 1 6 0 Guhl, p 3 0 0 0 2 1 Totals 30 0 5 24 17 4 ; Bluffton 0 0000000 o—o Decatur 3 0400011 x—9 Summary: Two base hits—Burns. Kiel. Three base hits —Wallace. Base on balls — Off Kiel 2; off Guhl 2. Struck out— By Kiel 3. Left on bases —Decatur 6; Bluffton 7. Double plays—Wallace to Behringer to Withans. Wild pitch— Guhl. Hit by pitcher—Pfefferle. Stolen bases—Johnson 3. Donovan Sacrifice hits—Burns, Ryan. Time of game 1:15. Umpire—Arundel.

NOTES. e are now tied for first place. Ryan. Bluffton's left fielder, was the whole works in yesterday's game, his work clearly being the feature of the game. Three of his four catches bordered on the sensational order. He also hit well. Burns made two glaring errors in yesterdays game, which is a very uncommon thing for Biddy to do. A ball hit into his territory generally means a put out, but yesterday was his off day. Johnson still continues to hit like a fiend for Decatur, which is a sore eye for Bluffton. Guess he can also run the bases some. Keep up the clip, Johnson. “A PAIR OF COUNTRY KIDS " The above play will be presented for the first time in this city Monday, Sept. 9. at the Bosse Opera House and lovers of a truly first class rural comedy will be well paid to attend and witness a metropolitan production at popular prices. Scenery complete for each act is carried and the novelties are the great wharf scene, Boston, and a realistic explosion and fire in a deserted box factory, and there is no play before the public today that possesses the sensation and comedy as presented in “The Country Kids." The company has received words of praise everywhere and numbers some well known and prominent players, singers and dancers, who are well placed in parts suited to the talents of each. Numerous specialties are introduced during the play and all dull scenes have been set aside for fun galore and to give our patrons one continuous hearty laugh.

NOTICE FOR BIDS. Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana, will receive sealed bids or proposals for the construction and digging of a sewer known as the John M. Lenhart sew°r. starting at the southwest corner of the north ward school lot in said city, thence to run west along and in the center of the alley to Decatur street and there to empty into the Marshal street sewer and there to terminate, according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the city clerk of said city, until seven o'clock p. m. of the 30th day of September. 1907, Each bidder must file with the city i clerk when he files his bid the usual statutory affidavit and deposit with 1 him a certified check for SIOO.OO or deposit SIOO.OO in cash as a guarantee that he will accept said bid and carry out the construction of said work The successful bidder will be required to give a bond with surety to be approved by the Common Council insuring the faithful performance of said work according to contract. The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids this 6th day of September. 1907. CARL O. FRANCE. 218-leachw2w City Clerk. o NOTICE. The business meeting announced for Tuesday evening at the Christian church has been indefinitely postponed. o MUSICAL INSTRUCTION. Lessons on the piano and all string instruments will be given by the Sisters of St. Agnes and they kindly solicit pupils. non-Catholic as well as Catholics. They are also prepared to.give thorough instructions in drawing and painting. For further inforresidence on 113 Fifth street. 218-6 t 0 R. S. Peterson Mrs. Grace Allwein. of Shelby, Ohio, Mrs. J. H. Heller and children were guests for Sunday dinner at th ehome of Mr. and Mrs. Cchafer, near Bobo. FOR RENT—Eight roomed house on Mercer avenue. Inquire of Mrs. Al Burdg, 624 Mercer avenue. Phone 208. 218-6 t LOST —Lap robe, between Eighth and Second, Sundhy evening. Finder please return to this office. Reward. 218-3 t

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TJOW long are you going * * to fuss along with that old dilapidated Buggy, paying out a big part of what a new buggy would cost, for repairs? Have a vehicle in whi?h you can take pride as well as comfort. Altho the season for selling is nearing its close, the season for riding will run on indefinitely. Our repository offers a wide choice in surreys, buggies, phaetons, runabouts and stanhopes for this time of year; and we are not asking so much for them as formerly. It’s a good time to make a change. Let us show you. —ls you use Harness in any way, shape »r form, you will be pleased to find such a complete stock of HAND-MADE work and buggy harness and sundries kept in Decatur. This is the time of year your horse needs fly nets, and we have them at any price. Bring on your repair work. Schafer Hardw. Company

Most Wonderful Winclow Exhibit Ever in Decatur Our National Capitol Building IN SOAP Thousands of cakes of C UTICLE SOAP Building in Washington—not as hunareas ot Decaturites have already seen it-but as it will appearin 1911, with the proposed additions and improvements. It is an architectural wonder, exhibiting the front elevation, the mammoth Arch of J ri umph, with its ornamental Columns of I ft nd a Chariot of Progress. The vast hall, flanked with smaller halls, running through the entire center of the building, is shown with wonderful exactness; and in all the various intricacies of architecture and adornment which distinguish this beautiful building are faithfully portrayed. This has beeu n^ e p c ? t^ d i X it ?he uurnose in view —to make you acquainted with t ROYAL CUTICLE SOAP, of which this building has been entirely modeled and for which this store has been appointed Decatur agent. The soap is famous elsewhere, but has never before been sold in Decatur under its present name—altho a soap made from the same formula is sold everywhere under another tra remark at-b ce.Ts a cake. The ROYAL CUTICLE SOAP is the cleanest, softest and most soothing soap yon could put on your hands or face. You should get a dozen cakes at least, at the introductory price which we will make for a short time, while the exhibit is in our window. CAKE sc. The price is positively the lowest ever named for such a grade ot toilet soap—6o cents a dozen. For know you that this is lo ordinary cheap toilet soap, but a healer of skin diseases, being made from oil extracted from the “squill plant, famous for its healing and curative power, To stimulate rapid buying we offer with the purchase of each cake of soap the privilege of making one estimate as to the number of cakes of soap used in the reproduction of the Capitol Building, for the next thirty davs. and to the one giving the nearest estimate will be given a LAMP, second a BERRY SI T and third a large DOLL An inspection of >he articles offered is con vine ng proof of their value, and of the chance of getting the most for the money ever offered. One estimate with each cake of aoap bought; fifteen estimates with each dozen bought at one time. Now is the time to purchase a supply of toilet soap. With each cake you get more than value, for, remember, this is not a 6-cent soap, but Is actually a 26 ettt seller, and if you can count corrfctiy you have the opportunity of securing a hundred times the value of your money. Don’t let this opportunity pass Buy the soap while we have it in stock. THE RACKET STORE steele & weaver

NOTICE. We hereby serve notice that hereafter, any one caught lotering around the marble shop located on Monroe street, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The Wemhoff Monumental Works. 2176 t —o FOR SALE —Scond-hand typewriters of all makes. 717 Clinton St., Fort Wayne. 218 3t TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE. Reported by the Decatur Abstract and Loan Company. Money to loan on farms and city property at lowest rates of interest with privilege of partial payments. Abstracts of title carefully and neatly prepared. William 0. Reynolds to Frank Bogner. Inlot 606, Decatur, SI,OOO. Mary A. Shroll to Geo. Shroll, lot 101 Berne, SI,OOO. Lewis E. Sickafus to Fred Ehlerding part section 35, Preble, $1,950. Robert S. Peterson Jr., to Henry Schultz, lot 79. Decatur, S7OO. Geo. Reynolds to Jno. H. Martin, 80 acres section 34, Jefferson township, $3,180. Lidia A. Runyon to Lucy J. Gregory part section 32, Blue Creek township. S7OO. Catherine Eckroat to Lewis Kirkwood part section 8, Hartford townMary Simons to Wm. S. Wilson, part section 28, Hartford township, $2,045. Fred Scheiman to John A. Peoples, part lot 731. Decatur. $2,000. Luella Sullivan to Roy Wolford, part lot 84, Decatur, $1,500.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR INDIANA CAPITAL $ JOO.OOO SURPLUS $20,000 INTEREST PAID O*N DEPOSITS

BASE BALL KOKOMO VERSUS DECATUR.... Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 10 and 11 On Wednesday a Double Header Will Be Played GAME CALLED AT 2:30 O'CLOCK The Season Closes Sunday and the Decatur Champs Stand an Excel’ent Chance of Winning the Pennant